tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513890211465848146.post5105286812283557..comments2023-09-30T06:27:37.964-07:00Comments on Preceding Grace: Daily Devotion for Ash Wednesday, February 22Sam Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00302400118844816042noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513890211465848146.post-16724577290854638432012-02-23T07:19:02.320-08:002012-02-23T07:19:02.320-08:00Ha ha. Thanks Sam! I would say it would have to be...Ha ha. Thanks Sam! I would say it would have to be the latter. I think often I tend to pour out a lot and fail to fill the cup back up. So, during this Lenten discipline, it would have to be to connect with Jesus Christ in order to keep the joy and grace alive.Jana Hogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296546092854454956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513890211465848146.post-62991458367638901972012-02-23T04:53:37.864-08:002012-02-23T04:53:37.864-08:00I would say that you do a pretty good job of that ...I would say that you do a pretty good job of that Jana! Does your Lenten discipline have to do with sharing this joy & grace in relationships or does it have more to do with connecting with Jesus Christ so that you stay grounded in that joy and grace? Or maybe something else?Sam Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00302400118844816042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513890211465848146.post-50219939202188527672012-02-22T12:35:28.972-08:002012-02-22T12:35:28.972-08:00Focusing on the question of being called as a foll...Focusing on the question of being called as a follower of Jesus Christ, I think it's important to uphold the exemplary life of Jesus. This means to me to truly listen to others, share grace, uphold joy in our life. I see Jesus' ministry being one of relationships through his incarnation. I think it's vital for me to build relationships around me. My hope would be that I bring joy and grace to those who I meet.Jana Hogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296546092854454956noreply@blogger.com